Pucker up Humane society raises funds at doggy kissing booth

Sunday

Dec 23, 2012 at 3:15 AM

By Andrea Bulfinchabulfinch@fosters.com

NEWINGTON — Mall goers approached two furry, four-legged visitors stationed outside of JCPenney Saturday afternoon who drew people to help animals at to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society charging a donation of $1 for a hug or kiss from the friendly canines.

A table of donated goods were also for sale by CVHS including doggie bandannas, treats and other times contributed to the shelter to help raise money for animals living there.

“It’s a great fundraiser,” Donna Foster, of CVHS, said.

She said lots of people who stop by the “doggie kissing booth” share their “happy ending” stories of having adopted an animal from the shelter.

Though she didn’t know how much money had been raised by the event a couple hours into it, Foster said it was a popular one for shoppers. The fundraiser is run every weekend starting in November and going through Christmas.

Around noon, Ladybug Katie and Moses showed up for their turn at the “kissing booth.”